Mediterranean Bareboating

Where to explore next? Well, the Med has some great destinations like Corsica and Sardinia, Sicily, Croatia and, of course, the Greek Islands.  A word of warning however, the skill level required will be somewhat higher than cruising the BVI. You should have a certification of some kind, not necessarily a captain’s license, but certainly have done the STCW and certainly have a few essential ASA’s under your belt.

Winds can come up quite quickly in the summertime and catch you by surprise. The anchoring is sometimes tricky with a lot of bays with rocky or volcanic bottoms. Docking in the many little ports and towns along the coats is “stern-to” the dock with an anchor strung out to keep the boat in place. Needs a little practice – trust me.

The rewards however, are incredible. Navigating the waters where the great mariners of old learned their trade, The Greeks, the Turks, the Phoenicians all plied their maritime trade around these waters. Not only that, but also visiting the incredible little towns and villages is a treat. Not the least of which is the great food..!! If you’re a foodie like me, this is heaven.

Many of my clients prefer to provision for breakfast and lunch only and go ashore in the evenings for dinner. That way you keep the crew happy and you get to taste the different cuisines and flavors from each little island or village.